Group 1: Gold Market Characteristics - The current gold bull market is characterized by simultaneous increases in both risk assets (stocks) and safe-haven assets (gold) [2] - Gold has significantly outperformed U.S. Treasuries and the U.S. dollar during this bull market [5] - The price of gold has increased approximately 200% since 2018, reflecting its strategic reserve property amid global uncertainties [7] Group 2: Historical Context and Economic Cycles - Historical analysis reveals three distinct cycles of gold price increases: 23-fold from 1970-1980, 6-fold from 2001-2012, and approximately 2-fold from 2018 to present [7] - The first cycle (1970-1980) was driven by inflation concerns, with gold prices rising due to high inflation rates, peaking during the oil crises [6] - The second cycle (2001-2012) was influenced by financial attributes, particularly following the 2008 financial crisis, where gold became a key financial asset [6] Group 3: Macro Factors Influencing Gold - Gold serves as a hedge against inflation, opportunity costs, and the collapse of the fiat currency system, reflecting its three properties: commodity, financial, and monetary [8] - The shift in global economic power dynamics has led to a renewed interest in gold as a safe-haven asset, especially as confidence in the U.S. dollar and Treasuries wanes [9] - Central banks have significantly increased gold purchases since 2022, marking a notable change in demand structure [7]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods - **Model Name**: China Securities Guoxin Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend Index **Model Construction Idea**: The index is designed to reflect the overall performance of listed central enterprises with high dividend yields and stable dividend levels within the scope of Hong Kong Stock Connect, focusing on high-dividend assets[9][55] **Model Construction Process**: 1. **Sample Space**: Select securities from the China Securities Hong Kong Stock Connect Composite Index sample[57] 2. **Liquidity Screening**: Exclude securities with a median monthly turnover rate below 0.1% over the past 12 or 3 months unless their average daily trading amount exceeds HKD 50 million in the past year[57] 3. **Selection Criteria**: - Select securities controlled by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) or listed in the SASAC central enterprise directory - Include the top-ranked securities in terms of daily average market capitalization in the financial and real estate sectors, and all securities in other industries - Further filter securities that have paid dividends for three consecutive years, with an average dividend payout ratio between 0 and 1 over the past three years - Rank the remaining securities by their average dividend yield over the past three years and select the top 50 as index components[57] **Model Evaluation**: The index emphasizes high-dividend attributes, low valuation, and stable profitability, making it attractive for investors seeking defensive and income-generating strategies[9][55] Model Backtesting Results - **China Securities Guoxin Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend Index**: - Annualized Dividend Yield (2021-2025): Above 8% consistently[9][72][73] - Annualized Volatility (2025): 18.00% (Price Index), 17.83% (Total Return Index), lower than most common Hang Seng broad-based indices[86] - Annualized Return (2025): 17.27% (Price Index), 26.83% (Total Return Index), significantly outperforming other indices[40][86] - Cumulative Return (2016-2025): 140.08%, with excess returns of 97.28% and 123.19% over the Hang Seng Stock Connect Index and Hang Seng Index, respectively[80][83] Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods - **Factor Name**: High Dividend Yield Factor **Factor Construction Idea**: Focus on securities with high and stable dividend yields to capture income-generating opportunities and defensive characteristics[9][55] **Factor Construction Process**: 1. Calculate the average dividend yield over the past three years for each security 2. Rank securities by their average dividend yield 3. Select the top 50 securities with the highest average dividend yield as the factor sample[57] **Factor Evaluation**: The factor demonstrates strong income-generating potential and defensive attributes, particularly in volatile market conditions[9][55] Factor Backtesting Results - **High Dividend Yield Factor**: - Annualized Dividend Yield (2021-2025): Above 8% consistently, outperforming other common Hang Seng indices[9][72][73] - Annualized Volatility (2025): 18.00% (Price Index), 17.83% (Total Return Index), indicating better risk control compared to other indices[86] - Annualized Return (2025): 17.27% (Price Index), 26.83% (Total Return Index), showcasing strong return potential[40][86] - Cumulative Return (2016-2025): 140.08%, with significant excess returns over other indices[80][83]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report In November 2025, the manufacturing PMI showed a marginal improvement with synchronized recovery in production and demand and accelerated destocking, but the asymmetric recovery of raw material and finished product prices may still restrict corporate profit repair, and the sustainability of external demand contribution remains to be verified. The decline in service - sector sentiment indicates that the resilience of domestic demand also needs to be observed. The bond market has adjusted, and the impact of PMI data is expected to be limited. It is recommended to allocate 10 - year Treasury bonds with a taxable coupon yield above 1.8% when there are adjustments [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Manufacturing PMI - **Overall situation**: In November 2025, the manufacturing PMI was 49.2%, up 0.2 pct from the previous month, still seasonally weak but with marginal improvement. Production, procurement, and import indices on the supply - side increased, and new order and backlog order indices on the demand - side rose. Inventory destocking accelerated, and some predictive indicators showed improved supply - demand relationships [5][9]. - **External demand contribution**: The new export order index rose 1.7 pct to 47.6%, and the new export order indices of four major manufacturing industries and large, medium, and small enterprises all increased. However, the asymmetric recovery of raw material and finished product prices may pressure corporate profit repair [9]. - **Enterprise size and industry differences**: Small and medium - sized enterprises' sentiment improved, especially small enterprises which rose 2 pct to a nearly 6 - month high of 49.1%, while large enterprises' sentiment declined 0.6 pct to 49.3%. High - tech manufacturing with a high proportion of small and medium - sized enterprises remained in expansion, while the sentiment of equipment and consumer goods manufacturing declined, and their production sides may be stronger than the demand sides [9]. Non - manufacturing PMI - **Overall situation**: The non - manufacturing business activity index was 49.5% in November 2025, down 0.6 pct from the previous month, the first time below the boom - bust line since 2023. The service - sector sentiment was dragged down by factors such as the fading holiday effect, while the construction industry's sentiment improved [5][9]. - **Sub - item structure**: The inventory and new order indices of non - manufacturing declined, while the new export order index rose. The sales price and input price indices increased for two consecutive months. In the service sector, the financial industry and some new - energy industries showed good performance. The construction industry's business activity index increased, possibly boosted by financial activities and policy support [9]. Investment Suggestion The bond market has adjusted, and the impact of PMI data is expected to be limited. It is recommended to allocate 10 - year Treasury bonds with a taxable coupon yield above 1.8% when there are adjustments [2][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the recommended stocks in the consumer sector [10][11][12][13][15][16][19][20]. Core Insights - The report highlights nine advantageous sectors in the consumer industry, including agriculture, retail, social services, automotive, textile and apparel, light industry, food, home appliances, and pharmaceuticals, with key stock recommendations for December 2025 [4][7]. - The report emphasizes the potential for growth and profitability in these sectors, driven by market trends and company-specific strategies [10][11][12][13][15][16][19][20]. Summary by Sector Agriculture - Recommended Stock: Muyuan Foods (牧原股份) - The company has become the world's largest pig farming group, with a focus on efficiency and cost reduction, leading to improved free cash flow and shareholder returns. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 154.9 billion, 175.7 billion, and 225.5 billion respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 18, 16, and 12 [10]. Retail - Recommended Stock: Yiwu Small Commodity City (小商品城) - The company benefits from strong growth in exports and sustainable rental income. Projected EPS for 2025-2027 is 0.82, 1.08, and 1.30, with PE ratios of 20, 15, and 13 [11]. Social Services - Recommended Stock: Gu Ming (古茗) - The company has significant room for expansion and is expected to achieve steady revenue growth. Projected adjusted net profits for 2025-2027 are 22 billion, 25 billion, and 29 billion, with PE ratios of 13, 11, and 10 [12]. Automotive - Recommended Stock: Top Group (拓普集团) - The company is expected to benefit from increased production by major automotive clients. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 28.0 billion, 33.3 billion, and 41.3 billion, with PE ratios of 39, 33, and 27 [13]. Textile and Apparel - Recommended Stock: Crystal International (晶苑国际) - The company is positioned to benefit from industry demand and is expected to see profit margin improvements. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 2.2 billion, 2.6 billion, and 3.0 billion, with PE ratios of 12.2, 10.5, and 9.3 [15]. Light Industry - Recommended Stock: Pop Mart (泡泡玛特) - The company is expanding its global presence and is expected to see significant revenue growth. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 127 billion, 176 billion, and 221 billion, with PE ratios of 22, 16, and 12 [15]. Food - Recommended Stock: Angel Yeast (安琪酵母) - The company is expanding overseas and is expected to benefit from cost reductions. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 15.6 billion, 18.8 billion, and 22.1 billion, with PE ratios of 23, 19, and 16 [16]. Home Appliances - Recommended Stock: Anker Innovations (安克创新) - The company has a strong brand and is expected to see continued growth across various product categories. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 26.57 billion, 31.98 billion, and 38.95 billion, with PE ratios of 22.3, 18.5, and 15.2 [19]. Pharmaceuticals - Recommended Stock: Junshi Biosciences (君实生物) - The company is experiencing sales growth and has several key products in development. Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are -1.30 billion, -0.87 billion, and -0.30 billion, with a PE ratio of 51.3 [20].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is Neutral, maintained [9] Core Views - The expectation of overseas interest rate cuts is strengthening, which may lead to a corresponding adjustment in domestic monetary policy. The reserve requirement ratio is expected to trend downward, positively impacting short-term steel prices. Historical data shows that after 10 instances of reserve requirement cuts since 2020, the average increase in rebar prices was 20, 42, 45, 41, and 26 CNY/ton in the first five trading days post-cut, indicating a strong likelihood of price increases in the short term [2][6]. Summary by Sections Supply and Demand Dynamics - Steel inventory is being reduced smoothly, and there is a positive outlook for the real estate sector, leading to a slight increase in steel prices. However, the profitability of steel companies has not shown significant improvement due to sustained high prices of iron ore and coke. It is expected that steel production will continue to decline as companies proactively reduce inventory and conduct maintenance towards the end of the year. Demand may also weaken seasonally [4][5]. - The apparent consumption of five major steel products increased by 0.12% year-on-year but decreased by 0.81% month-on-month. The production of five major steel products decreased by 2.20% year-on-year but increased by 0.74% month-on-month, with daily molten iron production dropping to 2.3468 million tons [4][5]. Price Trends - Recent price trends show that Shanghai rebar has risen to 3,260 CNY/ton, an increase of 30 CNY/ton, while hot-rolled steel has reached 3,270 CNY/ton, up by 20 CNY/ton. The estimated profit for rebar is -134 CNY/ton, with a lagging cost profit of -99 CNY/ton [5]. Long-term Outlook - The renewed overseas interest rate cut cycle is expected to stabilize medium-term demand expectations for manufacturing. Although direct export demand for steel is limited, there is significant indirect demand through downstream sectors such as machinery, automotive, and home appliances. If overseas manufacturing recovers, it could stabilize steel manufacturing demand. The demand side for steel is expected to remain stable in 2026, driven by reduced production and improved cost structures [7][8].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [6] Core Insights - In FY2025Q3 (July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025), Amer Sports achieved revenue of $1.76 billion, a year-on-year increase of 30% (28% at constant exchange rates), exceeding Bloomberg consensus expectations of $1.72 billion. The gross margin increased by 1.6 percentage points to 56.8%, primarily driven by channel, regional, and product mix optimization. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 38% to $350 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.1%, up 1.2 percentage points year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 156% to $140 million, with a net profit margin of 8.1%, an increase of 4.0 percentage points year-on-year [2][4][5]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue growth was strong across all segments: 1. By product: Technical Apparel/Outdoor Performance/Ball & Racquet Sports revenues increased by 31%/36%/16% to $680 million/$720 million/$350 million, respectively, with constant exchange rates showing similar growth [5]. 2. By channel: Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and wholesale revenues grew by 51% and 18% to $720 million and $1.03 billion, respectively, maintaining high growth across channels [5]. 3. By region: Revenues in the Americas/EMEA/Asia-Pacific/Greater China increased by 18%/23%/54%/47% to $570 million/$530 million/$190 million/$460 million, with all regions accelerating growth [5]. Inventory and Guidance - As of FY2025Q3, the company's inventory amounted to $1.71 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28%, with inventory levels remaining moderately high. The growth in inventory was mainly due to increases in Arcteryx inventory and exchange rate effects, with expectations for inventory growth to normalize by the second half of 2026 [10]. - The company raised its full-year guidance, projecting FY2025 revenue growth of 23% to 24% (previously 20% to 21%). Specific segment forecasts include Technical Apparel at 26% to 27%, Outdoor Performance at 28% to 29%, and Ball & Racquet Sports at 10% to 11%. The expected FY2025 gross margin is approximately 58% (previously 57.5%), with operating profit margins between 12.5% and 12.7% (previously 11.8% to 12.2%). EPS is projected to be between $0.88 and $0.92 (previously $0.77 to $0.82) [10].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints The report focuses on the issuance of local government bonds, including the issuance scale, types, and progress of different periods, as well as the issuance progress of special bonds [1][5]. Summary by Directory 1. Local Bond Actual Issuance and Forecast Issuance - **Actual Issuance and Pre - issuance Disclosure**: From December 1st to December 7th, local bonds are expected to be issued at 1087.2 billion yuan, including 504.4 billion yuan of new bonds (113.9 billion yuan of new general bonds and 390.5 billion yuan of new special bonds) and 582.8 billion yuan of refinancing bonds (413.1 billion yuan of refinancing general bonds and 169.7 billion yuan of refinancing special bonds). From November 24th to November 30th, local bonds were issued at 3513.6 billion yuan, including 2340.2 billion yuan of new bonds (87.5 billion yuan of new general bonds and 2252.7 billion yuan of new special bonds) and 1173.4 billion yuan of refinancing bonds (687.7 billion yuan of refinancing general bonds and 485.6 billion yuan of refinancing special bonds) [1][5]. - **Comparison of Planned and Actual Issuance**: The report presents the planned and actual issuance of local bonds in different months and regions through multiple figures, showing the differences between planned and actual issuance in different periods and regions [21][22]. 2. Local Bond Net Supply - **New Bond Issuance Progress**: As of November 30th, the issuance progress of new general bonds is 91.02%, and that of new special bonds is 101.81% [27]. - **Refinancing Bond Net Supply**: The report shows the cumulative scale of refinancing bonds minus local bond maturities as of November 30th through a figure [27]. 3. Special Bond Issuance Details - **Special Refinancing Bond Issuance Statistics**: As of November 30th, the fifth - batch second - round special refinancing bonds total 20000.00 billion yuan, the sixth - round special refinancing bonds total 2712.79 billion yuan, and an additional 513.43 billion yuan will be issued next week. The top three regions in the fifth - batch second - round disclosure scale are Jiangsu (2511.00 billion yuan), Hunan (1288.00 billion yuan), and Henan (1227.00 billion yuan) [5]. - **Special New Special Bond Issuance Statistics**: As of November 30th, the special new special bonds in 2025 total 13508.41 billion yuan, and since 2023, a total of 25387.05 billion yuan has been disclosed. The top three regions in the disclosure scale are Jiangsu (2440.35 billion yuan), Hubei (1377.69 billion yuan), and Xinjiang (1311.70 billion yuan). The top three regions in the 2025 disclosure scale are Jiangsu (1289.00 billion yuan), Guangdong (1192.68 billion yuan), and Yunnan (729.97 billion yuan) [6]. 4. Local Bond Investment and Trading - **Primary - Secondary Spread**: The report shows the primary and secondary spreads of local bonds through figures, including the spreads of different maturities and their changes [38]. - **Regional Secondary Spread**: The report presents the regional secondary spreads of local bonds through a figure [39]. 5. New Special Bond Investment Direction - **Project Investment Monthly Statistics**: The report shows the investment direction of new special bonds through a figure, and the latest month's statistics only consider the issued new bonds [40].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the transportation industry [10] Core Insights - The report highlights the growth trajectory of AnDe ZhiLian, which has evolved from an internal logistics department of Midea Group to a leading market-oriented and platform-based supply chain service provider in China. AnDe ZhiLian has established a leadership position in production logistics solutions, leveraging its deep manufacturing roots and unique end-to-end solutions. Despite not being a traditional scale giant, it occupies leading positions in several niche areas, earning the title of "invisible champion." The future growth points for Chinese contract logistics companies include: 1) enhancing penetration to tap into the domestic market; 2) replicating successful models across industries for horizontal expansion; 3) following the trend of Chinese manufacturing going global [2][6][59]. Summary by Sections AnDe ZhiLian's Growth Path - AnDe ZhiLian has transitioned from being a logistics unit of Midea Group to a leading market-oriented supply chain service provider. It has developed a unique "1+3" integrated business model, excelling in various segments such as home appliances and fast-moving consumer goods [22][28]. Market Position and Financial Performance - AnDe ZhiLian's revenue for 2024 and the first half of 2025 is projected to be 186.6 billion and 108.9 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 15.0% and 20.2%. The integrated supply chain logistics solutions account for over 85% of its revenue, maintaining a stable gross margin of around 8% [32][39]. Competitive Advantages - The company's competitive edge stems from long-term strategic partnerships with "chain leaders," a robust national logistics network, and a stable professional management team. AnDe ZhiLian's unique "1+3" model integrates production logistics, centralized inventory management, and last-mile delivery services, enhancing operational efficiency [44][49]. Future Growth Opportunities - The report identifies three main growth opportunities for the logistics industry: 1) increasing penetration in the domestic market; 2) horizontal expansion by replicating successful models in high-growth verticals; 3) global expansion aligned with the internationalization of Chinese manufacturing [59][63].

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods Dividend Enhancement Portfolio - **Model Name**: Dividend Enhancement Portfolio - **Model Construction Idea**: The model focuses on selecting high-quality dividend stocks and constructing portfolios that outperform the benchmark dividend index by leveraging dividend quality and growth factors[7][15][21] - **Model Construction Process**: - The portfolio is constructed by selecting stocks with high dividend yields and strong dividend growth potential - The selection process incorporates a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative screening to identify stocks with stable and growing dividends - The portfolio is rebalanced periodically to ensure alignment with the dividend quality and growth criteria[13][14][15] - **Model Evaluation**: The model demonstrates strong performance in capturing excess returns over the benchmark dividend index, particularly in volatile market conditions[7][15][21] Electronic Balanced Allocation Enhancement Portfolio - **Model Name**: Electronic Balanced Allocation Enhancement Portfolio - **Model Construction Idea**: This model aims to achieve excess returns by balancing exposure across various sub-sectors within the electronics industry, focusing on growth and stability[7][24][29] - **Model Construction Process**: - The portfolio is constructed by allocating weights to sub-sectors such as LED chips and semiconductor distribution, which exhibit strong growth potential - Quantitative screening is applied to identify leading companies within these sub-sectors - The portfolio is periodically rebalanced to maintain a balanced exposure across the electronics industry[13][14][24] - **Model Evaluation**: The model effectively captures excess returns and ranks in the top 15% of active technology-themed products in terms of weekly performance[7][24][29] --- Model Backtesting Results Dividend Enhancement Portfolio - **Weekly Excess Return**: Approximately 0.23% for the "Central SOE High Dividend 30 Portfolio" and 1.45% for the "Balanced Dividend 50 Portfolio"[7][15][21] - **Year-to-Date Excess Return**: The "Balanced Dividend 50 Portfolio" achieved an excess return of approximately 7.91% relative to the benchmark dividend index, ranking in the top 35% of all dividend-themed funds[21] Electronic Balanced Allocation Enhancement Portfolio - **Weekly Excess Return**: Approximately 0.89%, ranking in the top 15% of active technology-themed products[7][24][29]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the banking sector is "Positive" and maintained [13] Core Insights - The banking sector experienced a slight pullback this week, with the Yangtze Bank Index declining by 0.5%, underperforming compared to the CSI 300 and ChiNext indices, primarily due to short-term market style changes. However, this volatility does not affect the long-term direction of dividend allocation in bank stocks, as institutional funds are accelerating their allocations ahead of the state-owned banks' mid-term dividend announcements [2][20] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has been upgraded to the third group of globally systemically important banks (G-SIBs), with capital requirements set to increase by 0.5 percentage points starting in 2027. Despite this, ICBC's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio stands at 13.57% as of the end of Q3, expected to remain above 13.5% by the end of 2027 under stable dividend payout conditions [6][42] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The banking sector index fell by 0.5% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 and ChiNext indices by 2.2% and 5.1%, respectively. The decline is attributed to short-term market style changes, but long-term dividend allocation remains positive as institutional funds increase their investments [2][9][20] - As of November 28, the average dividend yield for the six major banks' A-shares decreased to 3.74%, with a spread of 190 basis points over the 10-year government bond yield. The average dividend yield for H-shares is 4.90%, with a discount rate of 23% compared to A-shares [23][27] Regulatory Changes - ICBC's upgrade to the third group of G-SIBs will result in an increase in capital requirements to 9.5% by 2027. The bank's TLAC risk-weighted ratio is 21.52%, meeting the 2025 regulatory requirement of 20%, but will need to address a shortfall as the requirement increases to 22.5% in 2028 [6][42][45] Individual Bank Performance - Individual bank performance showed that Everbright Bank's H-shares had a notable increase, while shares of Bank of China and Postal Savings Bank of China experienced a pullback after previous gains. The recent increase in southbound capital holdings in H-shares indicates a positive trend [2][20] - The report highlights the potential for strong redemption opportunities in convertible bonds linked to bank stocks, as the prices of underlying stocks are approaching redemption thresholds [10][28]